Time for the ancients measurement, theory, experience

The book presents the author's latest research on ancient perceptions of time; it centres on medical discussions, especially of the doctor-philosopher Galen, while also contextualizing his work within Graeco-Roman evidence and discussions - archaeological, medical, technological, philosophical,...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Singer, P. N. 1962- author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter [2022]
Series:Chronoi ; 3
Subjects:
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009746316006719
Table of Contents:
  • List of Illustrations
  • List of Tables
  • Chapter One: Time measurement, time management: days, hours and routines
  • Chapter Two: Times of life and times of year: the ever-shifting cycles
  • Chapter Three: Lives in time: history, biography, bibliography
  • Chapter Four: Time for the doctor: crises, perils and opportunities
  • Chapter Five: Time, motion, rhythm: reality, perception and quantification
  • Bibliography
  • Index of names
  • General index.